Posts Tagged ‘election’
Democrats need a stronger message in troubled times
It’s become increasingly apparent that state and local politics are more important than ever when it comes to preventing total chaos, especially in light of the racial conflict playing out on the national stage. Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez knows that, and he’s traveling the country trying to deliver a message of unity. It…
Read More Shame on Seth Williams for letting down African Americans
My heart is broken at the news that Seth Williams has been indicted on charges of corruption. But the pain I feel is not for Williams – a man I’ve known for several years. Rather, my pain is for Philadelphia’s black community. Having read through the federal indictment that lays out Williams’ alleged crimes, the…
Read More Anti-Trump protests too little, too late
I was at once heartbroken and angry when I saw thousands of protesters take to the streets in the wake of the stunning election of Donald Trump as president. As I watched the spectacle play out, my emotions, already scraped raw by the bigotry and division I’d witnessed during Trump’s campaign, suddenly went numb. It…
Read More Real Talk Video Series: Vote or shut up
INTRODUCING REAL TALK, a new video series from Solomon Jones. We’ll talk to the people who make a difference both in Philly and on the national stage, holding no-holds-barred conversations on the real issues that affect our communities. Vote or shut up Episode 1 is on the only issue that matters right now–voting. Click the video…
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